The announcement of a Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition has met with mixed responses from all sides. Many recognise that a strong, stable, government is in the national interests and that mathematically this was never possible with any form of Liberal Democrat-Labour administration.
While thanking all those people who voted for her and her three colleagues, Merlene said she was delighted to see that Liberal Democrat policies will shape Britain for good.
After seeing the Liberal Democrat vote share increase nationally and the party help to form the new British Government, the Chinese Liberal Democrats are also moving forward.
Hot on the heels of working to ensure that the communities registers to vote, and uses that vote, we are keen to see that they get counted!
Immigration was a key issue during the election campaign and will remain a topic of debate for many generations to come. As our population ages it needs fresh intake to look after it, but where should the limits be set?
The Chinese Liberal Democrats have welcomed the elevation of two new ethnic minority Liberal Democrat peers to the House of Lords, in particular Meral Ece, the Chair of Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats.